In re Burchell

Choate, D. J.

This is an appeal, from the decision of a register expunging a proof of debt.

The claimants, Turck & Bnrhaus, claim that the bankrupt is indebted to them in the sum of $1,200, under the following circumstances: The firm of Bigler & Co. contracted to build an ice-house for the bankrupt in Greene county, New York. These claimants, being partners, furnished materials and did work upon the ice-house. Bigler & Co. thus became indebted to these creditors for the contract price of $3,000, of which there remained still due about $1,550 or $1,600. Bigler & Co. failed, and were in…